Anyway, to answer your question. Christian Reformed is a very strict denomination in my experience. But like most denominations, you can get away with attending and staying disconnected with the denomination.

Thank you! Exatly what I was looking for! I guess I need to move on from this Christian Reform thing then. I went to a non-denom back in Detroit and REALLY liked it! Now that we moved, the drive is a bit much ... LOL! Hopefully I can find a non-denom here in Holland.

Funny thing is that I liked the small town charm of Zeeland when I first moved here, but now I am glad I didn't buy a house IN Zeeland! Talk about strict and conforming! I work in Zeeland and so far my impression is that Zeelanders are "friendly" but not very "welcoming". Almost like a closed community.